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Are you paying too much GST in Belize? Starting in 2025, understanding the Belize 2025 zero-rated goods list could save you money on everyday essentials. From unprocessed foods to medicine, the Belize Tax Service (BTS) has outlined key items taxed at 0% under Schedule III of the General Sales Tax Act, Chapter 63. Let’s dive in—what’s on the list, and how can you benefit?
What Are Zero-Rated Goods in Belize?
Zero-rated goods are taxable supplies charged at 0% GST, meaning no tax is added at purchase. Businesses can still claim input tax credits, making this category a win for consumers and vendors alike. The focus keyword, Belize 2025 zero-rated goods list, reflects what Belizeans and businesses are searching for—and we’ve got the details you need.
Here’s What’s Included, Organized for Easy Reference
Check out this clear breakdown of zero-rated goods for 2025, perfect for quick reference:
| Category | Zero-Rated Goods (Examples) |
|---|---|
| Unprocessed Food | Rice, flour, corn, locally produced fresh meat (mammal, bird, or fish), edible offal of bovine, swine & sheep, eggs, beans, fresh fruits & vegetables (locally produced), salt milk (locally produced), tea |
| Processed Foods | Bread, corn & flour tortillas, sweet bread & bun (locally produced), margarine, baby formula, sugar, condensed & powdered milk, instant coffee, canned chicken sausages, corned beef (in cans), oats, luncheon meat, chocolate powdered drinks, macaroni & cheese, cereals, percola coffee, edible meats of swine or bovine animals (salted or in brine, e.g., salt beef), preparations of malt extract or other live birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, or animals used for human consumption (excluding ramen) |
| Medicine | Analgesics (pain killers), cough & cold preparations (liquid, tablets, capsules), other solid dosage forms for oral or nasal use, diagnostic testing kits and devices for blood & urine insulin, insulin syringes with needles (up to 100 units, U-100 mL capacity), oral rehydration salts & solutions, WHO/Pharmacopoeia standards, oxygen, dialysis fluids, anti-retroviral medicines, vitamins as supplements |
| Educational Items | School bags, pencils, crayons, lead pencils, erasers, pencil holders for use in schools |
| Household Items | Stoves, ranges, cookers, refrigerators (domestic use), washing machines (domestic use), laundry washing soap powder |
| Agriculture | Barbed wire, spare parts for tractors, irrigation pipes & hoses, cable for the banana industry, hatching eggs, concentrated animal feeds for bovine & swine, animal feeds for birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks & other animals, seeds & means of propagation of plants used to produce foods, sugar cane loading machines, land preparation for agriculture, harvesting and crop dusting, preparations like fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides |
| Utilities | Supply of water (other than bottled water or similar containers) for domestic use, sewage services, butane gas for domestic use |
| Others | Frames for eyeglasses |
These items reflect Belize’s commitment to easing tax burdens on essentials, but stay alert—some listings (e.g., locally produced goods) have specific conditions.
Why This Matters for You
With GST rates at 12.5% for standard goods, zero-rated items can save you big—especially on food, healthcare, and household needs. Businesses can also streamline reporting by identifying zero-rated sales correctly via the IRIS Belize portal.
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